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Israeli Strikes Threaten Gaza's Archaeological Treasures Amidst War
Amidst the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent Israeli counteroffensive, a race against time unfolded to save thousands of artifacts from Gaza's archaeological sites targeted by Israeli strikes, highlighting the conflict's impact on cultural heritage.
Israeli Strikes Threaten Gaza's Archaeological Treasures Amidst War
Amidst the October 7, 2023, Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent Israeli counteroffensive, a race against time unfolded to save thousands of artifacts from Gaza's archaeological sites targeted by Israeli strikes, highlighting the conflict's impact on cultural heritage.
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20% Bias Score
Chiclayo: A Peruvian City Rich in History and Gastronomy
Located in northwest Peru, Chiclayo, despite its modern appearance, boasts a rich pre-Columbian history evidenced by numerous archaeological sites and a vibrant culinary scene, recently highlighted by its connection to Pope Francis.
Chiclayo: A Peruvian City Rich in History and Gastronomy
Located in northwest Peru, Chiclayo, despite its modern appearance, boasts a rich pre-Columbian history evidenced by numerous archaeological sites and a vibrant culinary scene, recently highlighted by its connection to Pope Francis.
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12,000-Year-Old Southeast Asian Mummies Predate Egyptian Mummification
Researchers have discovered 12,000-year-old smoked mummies in Southeast Asia, predating Egyptian mummification and challenging previous assumptions about the practice's origins and geographic limitations.
12,000-Year-Old Southeast Asian Mummies Predate Egyptian Mummification
Researchers have discovered 12,000-year-old smoked mummies in Southeast Asia, predating Egyptian mummification and challenging previous assumptions about the practice's origins and geographic limitations.
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Uzbekistan Excavation Uncovers Central Asia's Ancient Links
Joint excavations at Uzbekistan's Bolshaya Kyrk-Kyz Kala reveal 4th-3rd century BC remains, shedding light on Central Asia's connections to the wider world through cultural exchange and migration patterns along the Amu Darya River.
Uzbekistan Excavation Uncovers Central Asia's Ancient Links
Joint excavations at Uzbekistan's Bolshaya Kyrk-Kyz Kala reveal 4th-3rd century BC remains, shedding light on Central Asia's connections to the wider world through cultural exchange and migration patterns along the Amu Darya River.
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6,200-Year-Old Sandals Unearth Alpargata's Ancient Origins
A 6,200-year-old sandal, discovered in Spain's Cueva de los Murciélagos, reveals the ancient origins of the alpargata, predating previously known documentation by millennia, prompting a collaboration between archaeologists and the Toni Pons shoe company to replicate and showcase this historical foot...
6,200-Year-Old Sandals Unearth Alpargata's Ancient Origins
A 6,200-year-old sandal, discovered in Spain's Cueva de los Murciélagos, reveals the ancient origins of the alpargata, predating previously known documentation by millennia, prompting a collaboration between archaeologists and the Toni Pons shoe company to replicate and showcase this historical foot...
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Radiocarbon Dating: A Secret Mission's Impact
Willard Libby's secret mission in the 1940s to find Carbon-14 in Baltimore sewers led to the development of radiocarbon dating, a revolutionary technique used to determine the age of organic materials, solving numerous historical mysteries and aiding in various investigations.
Radiocarbon Dating: A Secret Mission's Impact
Willard Libby's secret mission in the 1940s to find Carbon-14 in Baltimore sewers led to the development of radiocarbon dating, a revolutionary technique used to determine the age of organic materials, solving numerous historical mysteries and aiding in various investigations.
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Missouri Archaeologists Crowdfund Amazon Geoglyph Expedition
Two Missouri State University archaeologists are crowdfunding a research expedition to the Amazon rainforest to study recently discovered geoglyphs, large ground designs potentially indicating a previously unknown civilization, revealed through deforestation and LiDAR technology.
Missouri Archaeologists Crowdfund Amazon Geoglyph Expedition
Two Missouri State University archaeologists are crowdfunding a research expedition to the Amazon rainforest to study recently discovered geoglyphs, large ground designs potentially indicating a previously unknown civilization, revealed through deforestation and LiDAR technology.
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44% Bias Score
Newly Discovered Castle on Islay Isle Linked to Scottish Royalty
Archaeologists have unearthed a 12th-13th century castle on Islay's Finlaggan, believed to have housed royalty preceding the Lords of the Isles, who later used the site as a power base.
Newly Discovered Castle on Islay Isle Linked to Scottish Royalty
Archaeologists have unearthed a 12th-13th century castle on Islay's Finlaggan, believed to have housed royalty preceding the Lords of the Isles, who later used the site as a power base.
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10,000-Year-Old Smoke-Based Mummification Found in Southeast Asia
A study published in PNAS reveals evidence of smoke-based mummification practices dating back at least 10,000 years in Southeast Asia, predating previously known techniques in Chile and Egypt, showcasing a unique cultural tradition.
10,000-Year-Old Smoke-Based Mummification Found in Southeast Asia
A study published in PNAS reveals evidence of smoke-based mummification practices dating back at least 10,000 years in Southeast Asia, predating previously known techniques in Chile and Egypt, showcasing a unique cultural tradition.
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LiDAR Reveals Maya Elite Integration in Rural and Urban Areas (250-900 CE)
Using LiDAR technology, researchers discovered that Maya elites (250-900 CE) were integrated into both urban and rural areas, challenging previous assumptions about their spatial segregation, and suggesting their role in resource management and agricultural oversight.
LiDAR Reveals Maya Elite Integration in Rural and Urban Areas (250-900 CE)
Using LiDAR technology, researchers discovered that Maya elites (250-900 CE) were integrated into both urban and rural areas, challenging previous assumptions about their spatial segregation, and suggesting their role in resource management and agricultural oversight.
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16% Bias Score
Iraq's Ur Ziggurat: A Well-Preserved Mesopotamian Marvel
Located near a notorious Iraqi prison, the 4100-year-old ziggurat of Ur, a remarkably preserved Mesopotamian structure, stands as a testament to ancient engineering and the city's historical significance as a center of administration and potentially the birthplace of Abraham and the world's first la...
Iraq's Ur Ziggurat: A Well-Preserved Mesopotamian Marvel
Located near a notorious Iraqi prison, the 4100-year-old ziggurat of Ur, a remarkably preserved Mesopotamian structure, stands as a testament to ancient engineering and the city's historical significance as a center of administration and potentially the birthplace of Abraham and the world's first la...
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12,000-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Evidence of Interpersonal Violence in Vietnam
A well-preserved 12,000-year-old skeleton unearthed in Vietnam shows signs of a projectile wound, suggesting evidence of conflict among hunter-gatherers in Southeast Asia during the late Pleistocene era.
12,000-Year-Old Skeleton Reveals Evidence of Interpersonal Violence in Vietnam
A well-preserved 12,000-year-old skeleton unearthed in Vietnam shows signs of a projectile wound, suggesting evidence of conflict among hunter-gatherers in Southeast Asia during the late Pleistocene era.
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4% Bias Score
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